Area Logistics & Procurement Manager

We are looking for highly qualified individual with a mind set to achieve success in a humanitarian organization working in a challenging but interesting environment. Who are we?The Danish Refugee Council has worked in Lebanon since September 2004, and the programs have followed the country’s needs and progress. The main focus of today’s efforts in Lebanon is to help the hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees, who have fled across the border to find protection from the conflict in their homeland. DRC is simultaneously maintaining the efforts toward the vulnerable groups of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk About the jobThe Area Logistics & Procurement Manager is responsible to the Area Operations Manager for procurement of program supplies in their location and supporting improvements in all logistical functions including supply chain management, fleet management, assets, warehousing and communications in coordination with other operations staff. This includes assistance in providing technical support and planning support to increase the capacity of the existing logistics and procurement team. This requires a highly motivated and detail solution oriented individual who will be able to resolve operational critical challenges as they arise.   Duties•Plan and manage the capacity building of all logistics and procurement staff, in addition to providing support to programme staff on procurement procedure•Assist in finalizing procurement plans and procurement requests for current grants•In consultation with Area Operations Manager, set up procurement lead time targets and monitor compliance with these•Manage the procurement of all materials and equipment ordered by the projects in a cost-effective and transparent manner in line with DRC and donor specific policies•Implement framework agreements for recurring and routine procurements•Oversee the development of vendor lists and supplier registration and conduct regular evaluation of existing suppliers and contractors•Ensure that all orders are tracked correctly and that order tracker is circulated to programme managers on a weekly basis•Participate in evaluation of bids and proposals and assist with the preparation of contracts•Assist with the management of the DRC fleet and drivers including movement planning, maintenance of vehicles and ensuring they carry the correct equipment•Review effectiveness of existing fleet allocation system and provide recommendations for increased efficiency•Oversee the compilation of regular fuel consumption reports and monthly vehicle utilization analysis and ensure adherence to DRC Lebanon vehicle policy. •Oversee all tasks related to asset management including maintaining the asset register, asset cards and personal issue forms. Perform a quarterly physical asset check.Assist with warehouse management tasks when required including ensuring warehouse documentation is maintained in accordance with DRC policies, overseeing deliveries to and dispatches from DRC warehouses and checking stocks levels. About youTo be successful in this role you must have:Essential qualifications: Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field. Experience in supply chain management in an emergency environment including procurement, transport and distribution, warehouse and stock managementExperience in vehicle and fleet managementa)Experience of building and developing the capacity of logistics staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plansb)Excellent interpersonal and team skillsc)Excellent IT skillsd)Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabice)Commitment to and understanding of DRC’s aims, values and principlesf)Experience with standard procurement procedures and documentation. g)Experience with construction and site project managementh)Experience with auto mechanics or electrical installations.i)Ability to speak other international languages.j)Relevant qualifications or training courses.k)Full clean driver’s licensel)Fluency in written and spoken English;m)Good computer skills (Word, Excel);n)An appreciation of Lebanese labor laws / regulationso)Minimum of 2 years' relevant working experience. We offerAn interesting job in one of the world’s best NGOs. DRC will offer the successful applicant an open-ended contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be willing and able to work in Bekaa.Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff.  CommitmentsDRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff is required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). Application processInterested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dk and find Current Vacancies. All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note.Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees.Applications submitted else where than www.drc.dk will not be taken into consideration. Deadline for applications is the 16th October 2015. The interviews are expected to take place the week after.